Raspberry-currant Jam

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 14

Delicious Raspberry-Currant Jam Recipe Perfect for Any Morning

by The Chefin Jam

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 cups red currants or 4 cups black currants
	1/3 cup water
	6 cups red raspberries or 6 cups black raspberries
	3 cups sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

211

Sugar

45g

Fat

Raspberry-currant jam is an excellent recipe for breakfast with toast, baking, or desserts. It has a delectable flavor that balances the sweetness from the raspberries and tartness from the currants. This homemade recipe contains no preservatives or additives, and you can customize it to suit your taste preference. This recipe uses fresh berries to make homemade jam, which is much better in quality and flavor than store-bought jam. It is the perfect way to use up excess berries during the peak of berry season. Homemade jam is also an excellent gift for friends and family.

Instructions

1.	Rinse red or black currants in cold water and add them to a large pot with water
2.	Bring to boil and simmer for around 15 minutes or until the currants become soft. Use a potato masher to crush the currants
3.	Strain the currant mix in a colander/sieve to eliminate the seeds.
4.	Return the berry juice to the pot and mix with red or black raspberries and sugar. Mix well on low heat until combined
5.	Increase the heat to high and bring the mix to a rolling boil, stirring continuously to prevent it from sticking to the pan.
6.	Cook on high heat for approximately 15-20 more minutes, until the mix has thickened.
7.	Scoop jam into a cooled sterilized 8-ounce jar and place it in the fridge to cool down.

PROS

This raspberry-currant jam has an excellent taste that is a balance between tartness and sweetness.

It is a relatively easy and fast recipe to follow, and the jam can last in the fridge for up to 3 months.

Raspberries are a good source of vitamin C, manganese, and dietary fiber.

Red and black currants also contain high levels of vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants.

CONS

Commercially prepared jam is typically high in sugar, which makes it a less healthy food.

This recipe recommends the use of 3 cups of sugar, which could make the jam less healthy.

Several people may experience allergic reactions to raspberries.

Some people find the seeds in currants to be unwieldy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Raspberry-currant jam can have many health benefits.
The antioxidants found in raspberries can help minimize inflammation, support heart health, and reinforce the immune system.
Low in calories, sodium, and fat, raspberries are also a great snack and addition to a well-rounded diet.